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Wahclella Falls，哥伦比亚河峡谷，俄勒冈州，美国 Wahclella Falls in the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon (© Eric Vogt/Tandem Stills + Motion)

尽情地嬉戏玩水吧！ Get your splash on

瓦克莱拉瀑布，俄勒冈州

在俄勒冈州一处狭缝型峡谷的尽头，有一个特别的地方正等待着徒步旅行者去探索：瓦克莱拉瀑布。其水源来自哥伦比亚河的支流坦纳河，这个瀑布的名字是由马扎马登山俱乐部的成员以美国原住民村庄的名字命名的。走到步行道的尽头，游客可以观赏到壮观的两级瀑布，水流从350英尺高的地方坠落到下面的水潭中，而这个水潭正是一个绝佳的玩水、纳凉胜地，当你在里面游泳的时候，可别忘了留意附近的水鸫（也被称为美洲河乌），这是一种以瀑布为家的鸟类。人们可以看到它们沿着溪流飞翔，偶尔也会潜入水中。

Wahclella Falls, Oregon

Nestled in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon, there's something special awaiting hikers: the Wahclella Falls. Fed by Tanner Creek, a tributary of the Columbia River, these waterfalls were named after a Native American village by members of the Mazama Mountaineering Club. At the end of a trail, visitors can see the spectacular two-tiered cascade that crashes down 350 feet into a pool below, which is the perfect place to take a dip and cool off. While you're swimming, keep an eye out for the water ouzel—also known as the American dipper—a species of bird that lives here. They can be spotted flying along the stream and occasionally diving into the water.

曼谷的交通圈和高速公路，泰国 Traffic circle and highway in Bangkok, Thailand (© Avigator Fortuner/Shutterstock)

陷入循环之中？ Stuck in a loop?

曼谷，泰国

在生机勃勃的泰国，曼谷这座城市充满了活力！这是一座占地面积超600平方英里的城市，其常住人口预估超过1000万人，占泰国总人口的15%以上。作为泰国的首都，曼谷拥有繁华的城市基础设施，而复杂的交通圈和高速公路网正是其特色。1864年竣工的石龙军路，是曼谷第一条利用现代方法铺设的马路。石龙军路的建成亦是曼谷历史上的重要节点，曼谷的主要交通方式自此从水上交通向陆路交通转变。而1972年引入的复杂的高架快速路网和廊曼收费公路的建成则使得开车进出城更加方便。多年来，曼谷的交通网络在不断地发展，以满足城市扩张的需求。

Bangkok, Thailand

In vibrant Thailand, the city of Bangkok pulses with life! Covering an area of more than 600 square miles, it is estimated that over 10 million people live there, roughly 15% of the country's population. The capital city is home to a bustling urban infrastructure, featuring a complex network of traffic circles and highways. In 1864, the completion of Charoen Krung Road marked a turn in the city's transit by serving as a pioneering construction project utilizing Western techniques. The introduction of a complex elevated expressway network in 1972 and the Don Mueang Tollway has made it easier to drive in and out of the city. Over the years, the road network has evolved to meet the demands of this sprawling urban expanse.

从蒙特维多看到的阿雷纳尔火山, 哥斯达黎加 Arenal Volcano seen from Monteverde, Costa Rica (© Lukas Bischoff/Getty Images)

睡美人 A sleeping beauty

睡美人

热带国家哥斯达黎加在向你招手！图中展示的圆锥形的阿雷纳尔火山高达5437英尺，屹立于周围的热带雨林以及该国最大的湖泊阿雷纳尔湖之上。1968年，在一次大规模的喷发中，这座沉睡的火山咆哮着苏醒了，当时的岩石飞溅了半英里多。而最近一次的大规模火山活动发生在2010年，如今，这座曾被熔岩照亮过山峰正处于休眠状态。对于观鸟者而言，阿雷纳尔火山国家公园是一个必游之地，公园内拥有500多种鸟类，除此之外，该公园还是各种动植物的家园，包括赤短角鹿、美洲狮、白脸卷尾猴、兰花、蝎尾蕉和蕨类植物。高高的阿雷纳尔火山俯瞰着这些热带树木，形成了一副壮观而美丽的风景。

Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

Greetings from tropical Costa Rica! The conical Arenal Volcano rises to an impressive height of 5,437 feet, standing tall above the surrounding rainforest and Lake Arenal, the largest lake in the country. The sleepy mountain roared to life in a massive 1968 eruption that buried about 6 square miles under rocks, lava, and ash and devastated three villages. The last significant volcanic activity there took place in 2010, and the once lava-lit peak is currently dormant. With over 500 species of birds, Arenal Volcano National Park is a must-visit location for birdwatchers. The park is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including red brocket deer, pumas, white-faced monkeys, orchids, heliconias, and ferns. Arenal makes for an imposing and beautiful sight, towering over the tropical trees.

西西里岛的风光 A slice of Sicily

莫迪卡，西西里岛，意大利

提起意大利，米兰、罗马和威尼斯等标志性城市往往会成为人们关注的焦点。然而，在西西里岛上却有一个名气不大的宝地，名叫莫迪卡。这座城市从1693年的一场地震的废墟中崛起，成为巴洛克风格建筑的奇观。这座被联合国教科文组织认定的世遗之城，其居民人口不到6万，鹅卵石铺就的小巷里留存着史前部落、古希腊人、罗马人、中世纪阿拉伯人和诺曼人的足迹。圣乔治大教堂和圣彼得教堂等地标性建筑的宏伟气势令游客叹为观止，而莫迪卡公认的巧克力则以阿兹特克人传统工艺制作而成，诱惑着众多美食爱好者的味蕾。所以，下次意大利向你招手时，选择去莫迪卡走一走人迹罕至的小路吧！

Modica, Sicily, Italy

When Italy comes to mind, iconic cities like Milan, Rome, and Venice often steal the spotlight. However, on the island of Sicily lies a less famous gem—Modica. It's a city that rose from the rubble of an earthquake in 1693 to become an architectural wonderland of Baroque-style buildings. With fewer than 60,000 inhabitants, this UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts cobbled lanes, echoing with powerful footprints—from prehistoric tribes to the ancient Greeks and Romans to the medieval Arabs and Normans. Landmarks like the San Giorgio Cathedral and San Pietro Church awe visitors with their grandeur, and Modica's famous chocolate, crafted with Aztec-inspired techniques, tempts the palates of food enthusiasts. So, the next time Italy beckons, how about taking the road less traveled to Modica?